Family

My name is SAMER. I am from Palestine. I am a student. I am 32 years old.
My family lives in Palestine my father is 75 year old and my mother is 70 years old.
I have 5 sisters and 3 brothers, the name of my sisters is Najwa and Hiyam and Nadira and Fadiya and Wesam. Najwa is a doctor. She is 48 years old. Hiyam is a nurse. She is 46 years old. Nadira is a teacher. She is 42 years old. Fadiya is a teacher. She is 39 years old. Wesam is a teacher .she is 27 years old.
The names of my brothers are Maher and Nader and Amer. Maher is a teacher he is 50 years old. Nader is a business man he is 44 years old. Amer is an engineer. He is 26 years old.
I live in apartment with my wife. My address is 11745 3rd St NE Blaine.
I like my classes they are interesting and amazing and I like my classmates they are friendly.

Samer

Family

My name is Lusine. I am from Russia. I am a student. I am 23 years old. My family lives in Russia. My father is 53 years old. My mother is 50 years old. I have one brother. The name of my brother is Grarik. Grarik is a handyman. He is 26 years old. I live in a house. I live with my husband and two children. Their names are Pavel, Herman and Anastasiy. I like my classes. They are interesting. I like my classmates. They are friendly.

Lusine

Family

My name is Ivan. I am from Russia. I am a student. I’m 34 years old. My family lives in Russia. My father is 71 years old. My mother is 62 years old. I have five sisters and three brothers. Lubovi is 45years old. She is a cook. Nadiya is 43 years old. She is a seamstress. Galina is 41 years old. She is a business woman. Tatyana is 39 years old. She is baker. Irina is 30 years old. Vitalik is 47 years old. He is a mechanic. David is 37 years old. He is a construction worker. Vladimir is 35 years old. He is a student. I live an apartment. My address is 3235 Main St. I live with my wife and two sons. They name are Olesya, Daniel and Martin. I like my classes. They are interesting and amazing. I like my classmates. They are friendly.

Ivan

Family

My name is Dina. I am from Moldova. I am a student. I am thirty-eight years old.
My family lives in the U.S. My father is sixty years old. My mother is sixty years old.
I have one sister and two brothers. The name of my sister is Galina. She is thirty-three years old. Her family lives in Romania. The name of my brother is Vitalii. He is a factory worker. He is thirty-six years old. His family lives in Italy. The name of my brother is Daniel. He is a student. He is twenty-one years old. He lives in Coon Rapids.
I live in a townhouse. My address is 999 123rd Lane. I live with my husband and two children. His name is Lilian. The names of my children are Emanuela and Marius.
I like my classes. They are funny and interesting. I like my classmates. They are friendly.

Dina

Family

My name is Gennadiy. I’m from Russia. I’m a student. I’m 47 years old. My family lives in Russia. My father is 74 years old. My mother is 69 years old. I have one sister and 2 brothers. The name of my sister is Vika. Vika is a biologist. She is 28 years old. The names of my brothers are Feodor and Andrei. Feodor is an operator. He is 45 years old. Andrei is a miner. He is 43 years old. I live in an apartment. My address is 10011. I live with wife and daughter. Their names are Tatyana and Rimma. I like my classes. They are interesting and amazing. I like my classmates. They are friendly.

Gennady

My Friend

I would like to tell you about my friend Andrey. He came to the Minnesota with his wife seven years ago. When he came to the USA he didn’t know English, he didn’t have a job, and he didn’t know anything about this country. He told me it was a culture shock for him when he came here, but he began to study English, he found a job and now he is great. He knows English, he has a good job, and he bought a beautiful house. His life is good.

Vadim

My Father

Thirty five years ago my father was so bad about his life; his life was evil, because of the war, little hope of life, little food and unhappy, without appreciation for the future that will come. When, he got married with my mother, he didn’t have expectation of the future because of the Vietnam War.
He had hope of better life and he would need to work hard. First step was plan like how to escape that war, second leave the little he had in his native land, home and relatives; third step begins his life again try their luck with my mother. After all planned, he fled the war with his fishing boat, helping over 20 people, all escaped with little money, few food and fuel to travel to Japan. There they were permitted only one year and they must leave. He did not speak Japanese language only Vietnamese. He worked it hard, in the assemblies of automobiles. One year later he moved to Paraguay with the help of a Catholic church. He began his life back again, all new, language, culture, jobs, food and two little babies.
He determined to continue his life in Paraguay, began to study Spain, worked on farms in the planting of tomatoes, potatoes and some fruits, creation and production of chicken eggs. He worked as selling, servicing of watches, tried everything to keep the family. He learned the culture of parents wondering about the future of his eight children. Five years later he opened his grocery store, with specially food, vegetable, and fruits.

Truc Mai

An Excellent Student

Four years ago Pang was going to school. She was new in this country so she wanted to study English. She didn’t understand and she thought she couldn’t speak. Every day after school she studied hard because she needed to learn more.
One thing that hasn’t changed for her is that she still studies hard but she likes it. Now she is an excellent student because she is never late and she is on time, also Pang does her homework and follows school rules. She is a good attention in school and her English is better than the first year.

Ka

My Husband

He is my husband. He has lived here in Minnesota for 4 year ago. Before he came here he lived in California, for many years like 24years, He came here because he needed a change for his life, new job, and new life. I met him three years ago and we are married and now we had a son. We are happy because we are a family. I come here in this school. My husband is studying for citizenship very soon. We want something different for our family. My husband wants more kids in the future. I do too. I say thank you to God for my family. My son is very special and my husband is a good man.

Alejandra

How to Be an Excellent Student

Before I came to the United States, I knew none of letters in English. I was going to school. I was just like a newborn baby. I didn’t know how to speak English, read and write at all. The first week I went to school, my teacher asked, “What is your name?” And I didn’t know what she was saying to me. I thought she told me how to speak but she didn’t. She just asked what my name was. When she and any student asked me, “What is your name?” My answer back to them was, “What is your name?” They said, “No, what is your name?” with their finger pointed at me. I just said the same question back to them again. I had repeated again and again to them until they got angry with me. I thought that was the right answer to say back but it wasn’t. After a few months I knew what people tried to say. Each night I studied very hard to understand English until now.
Now I am able to speak English better. I also know how to read and write in English. Now I could help my children study, teach them how to do their homework, and meet with their teachers. Now I know how to answer any question when people ask anything about me. Now I got my diploma and I also plan to go to college. I’ll study harder to reach college one day soon I hope.

Yer

A hard-working person

I will write about a person who is hard working. This is my husband Alex. He moved to the US in 2001. He didn’t speak English, didn’t understand, and didn’t have friends. He studied English in college. He studied English in the morning and worked from 2am-6am. He delivered newspapers. When he finished college, he started work on transportation. He slept only four hours. When he finished work on transportation he starts work at the car shop. He fixed cars and painted. He worked day and night.
Now my husband has a good job. He got a license and he opened a company. My husband works in construction. He loves his job. His hobby is to paint cars. Now he is a US citizen. He speaks English well, and has a lot of friends.
I think my husband is successful.

Yelena

Metro North ABE

I’m in Metro North because my sister was a student here and I saw that is a good school. The system the learning is daily and easy I think we could learn too much with them.
My goal is speak, write, listen to and reading very well as soon as possible.
I can see how the school helped me. I feel comfortable when I speak and answer better with somebody. The classes daily have helped a lot.
One important reason, it is true if you want speak other language, you can, just want and do it. There are different forms for new language. For example, we have here, conversation, newspapers, reading… and sometimes homework.

Truc Mai

A Happy Person

My husband is very nice person. He came to the United States 22 years ago. He got married in 1997 but his exwife was not good a person. He was bored, unhappy, and he didn’t like to live with exwife together. He was very tired and unlucky. In 2003 he divorced and he got better. In 2006 he went to visit his parents and met me in Vietnam. He got married to me. I live together with him. We were happy in our wedding. Right now, he is very fun and happy. We are going somewhere together, go to work, go to the party, the shopping, the picnic… we cook and eat together, we have the same ideas. I understand him, and we have a good relationship. I think in the future we will have a baby. I will try to do something good for the family. We are very happy and a good family too.

Trang

A hard-working person

I’d like write about a hard-working and successful person. This is my brother-in-law. He came to USA two years ago and his English was bad. He went to school every day. He studied and studied. He heard radio and TV all day. He read many books. Now he was a good job. He speaks English very well, but he doesn’t stop studying English, because he is hard-working person. He said, “If you were going to be a successful person, you would work all the time. And your life would be successful. Hard work is a very important part of success.”

Ina

Classmates

My name is Alejandra and I talked to Ngoan and Liubovi. We are all different ages. I live in Mounds View. Ngoan lives in Fridley and Liubovi lives in Blaine.
My favorite color is blue but Ngoan likes white and Liubovi likes black. My favorite food is enchiladas. Ngoan likes soup and liubovi likes yogurt. I like to watch cartoons all day long. Ngoan likes Hong Kong movies. Liubovi likes to watch Discovery channel. My family is only my husband Yony and my son Tristan. There are four people in Ngoan’s family. There are eight family members in Liuvobis’ family. I know how to tailor clothes. Ngoan knows how to paint nails and Liubovi knows how to plant flowers. During my fall break I walked with my son, played and watched TV. Ngoan watched TV. And went shopping Liubovi went shopping too. I want to get my GED very soon Ngoan wants to go to citizenship classes and Liubovi wants to know how to write in English. I want to visit to my family and find a good job. Ngoan doesn’t like winter but she wants to get a better job. Liubovi wants to move her parents to Minneapolis.

Alejandra

Classmates

My name is Iryna and I talked to Inna and Zaman. We are all different ages. I live in Blaine, but Inna and Zaman live in Coon Rapids. I like blue and green colors, but Inna’s favorite color is pink, and Zaman likes black color. We all like fish. My favorite TV show is ‘What, where, when?’, and Inna likes ‘Pole chudes’ and Zaman watches Arabic TV. My family has 4 people. There are 6 people in both Zaman’s and Inna’s families. I like to write poems, but Inna likes to sing and Zaman likes to learn English. Both Inna and I like to go to a park but Zaman likes shopping. We all want to learn English. Inna and I go to church. Inna sings in the church chorus and I can read my poems in church. Zaman drives a car and cooks very well.

Iryna

Belarus

My name is Iryna Karanikha. I am from Belarus. I have lived in the U.S. for one year. I moved to the U.S. in hope of finding better life for myself and my sons. I come to Minnesota because my brother lives here. I like Minnesota’s weather, beautiful nature and friendly people. I was very blessed in this country with a good doctor, who helped fix my eyesight. I can see a lot better now. I even can get a driver’s license. It was always my dream to be able to drive a car.
I go to school to learn English. I really want to learn English so that I can go to college and get a very good job. I like this school because the teachers are nice. I like learning to read, write and speak, and also grammar, computer and spelling. I like it all. This school is helping me reach my goals of learning English and having better life in this wonderful country.

Iryna R.

My Group

My name is Natalia and I talked to Valeriu and Silvia. We are all different ages. I live in Anoka but Valeriu and Silvia live in Blaine. We like different colors. I like green but Valeriu likes silver and Silvia likes tan. Valeriu’s favorite food is pizza and Silvia likes barbeque. My favorite food is salad but I like pizza and barbeque, too. We like to watch TV. Both Silvia and I watch TV shows, Valeriu likes to watch movies.
I have four people in my family. Valeriu and Silvia have five people in their families. We all like to do different things. I can cook. Valeriu is fixing houses or rooms and Silvia likes to decorate houses or rooms.
During my fall break I went shopping. Silvia cleaned the house, Valeriu visited his friends.
We want to learn English grammar this year. I passed a driver’s test and moved to an apartment. Valeriu’s son went to college. Silvia had many appointments. I hope everything will be well in our lives.

Natalia

My Class

My name is Vadim and I talked to Tabita and Birtukan. We are all different ages. We all live in different cities. My favorite color is blue but Tabita likes silver and Birtukan likes black. I like different food. Tabita likes fruits and Birtukan likes vegetables. My favorite movie is Corner but Tabita and Birtukan like different shows. My family has 4 people and Tabita has 5 and Birtukan has 6. I’m really good at driving a car but Tabita is good at cooking and Birtukan is good at playing with children. I like to be with my family. Birtukan likes this too but Tabita likes to go to church. All of us have the same goal; we want to learn English. Tabita, Birtukan and I like to read the Bible.

Vadim

My dreams

I have manys dreem ,but one dreem is important to me.i would like to buy a car ,I need it very much , but I cant drive a car.i I cant speack english very well.

Izdehar

a woman

She live in a beautiful house nearby the pond.
She has one cat and a dog, also a fence around
Her house. One day ,she plays with her dog on the backyard and her cat at the front of her house .
A cat fell into the pond . She took her cat to see a Doctor to check up. After check up she get home, somebody came knock the door. She was going to look outside and two little boys get lose. They ask for direction, they said where is the national park. We want to go caping. We get lose my Mam , Dad .
She said where’s your mom and dad. The little boys said behind on the tree.

Blia

My dreams

I have many dreams, but one dream is very important to me.
In my dream I would like to be a US citizen so I can bring my family to the United States. First, I think I have to go to school to learn English. Second, I will study US citizen questions. I have to work hard to support myself and my family in Laos. That is why I leave my family and friends behind, because I want to become a US citizen. That would make my dream come true.

Seng

My Childhood

I remember when I lived in Acapulco 8 years ago, I used to live near the ocean and the weather was warm. My elementary school was located in a military base, only a few blocks from my house. I used to have a lot of good friends and play games, and have birthday parties, swim in the pool, eat cake and candies. I used to visit my family, go to church very frequently. I use to go to the beach with my family; I didn’t use to swim on my own in the ocean. My cousins and I used to build sand castles, and cover our bodies with sand, and have fun in the “banana”. I used to eat seafood when I was at the beach.

Vianey

My dreams

I have many dreams but one dream is important to me.
I want to become a doctor, so I have to study for a test, go to school every day, study at home and we need to save money. I have to leave my family and friends behind. I will have to study a lot so I can’t sleep to much. I have to wake up early. I can’t go out more with my friends to the cinema and party too much.

Vianey

Metro North School

Metro North is a wonderful school. All the teachers are very friendly and nice. Everything I have learned in Metro North School is very important to me.
Metro North taught me how to read and how to write. The first time I came here I didn’t understand English. But now I know English very well.
I like to say thanks to all of you teachers. The most important thing I would like to say is, “Thank you to Metro North. I’ll never forget you.”

Ka

I'm from Iraq

When I moved to this country 4 years ago I dreamed of one day having a taste and playing a part in establishing myself in the culture and enjoying the American dream. Here I am, 4 years later seeing my two children be only 2 years away from enjoying the benefits of American schooling. I am greatful for what this country has helped me to succeed and learn. I am also hopeful that this dream will continue and that my education will allow me to succeed even more in this great country. Now I have more appreciation for this great melting pot I now call home.

About me

Hello! I am Sergey. I am from Belarus. I speak Russian language. I have very beautiful wife and two funny sons. First have 3 years old, second have 1 and half years old.
I came to US because in my country very difficult politic situation. I like Minnesota because here too many lakes.
In my country I had a job in an office, I was computer worker. Now I have part tame job, and part time studying in a school and looking for a new job, great job.

Metro North

I’m in Metro North because my sister was a student here and I saw that is a good school. The system the learning is daily and easy I think we could learn too much with them.
My goal is speak, write, listen to and reading very well as soon as possible.
I can see how the school helped me. I feel comfortable when I speak and answer better with somebody. The classes daily have helped a lot.
One important reason, it is true if you want speak other language, you can, just want and do it. There are different forms for new language. For example, we have here, conversation, newspapers, reading… and sometimes homework.

Truc Mai

Metro North

I like to study English.
When I came January 8, 2009, I did not understand English.
ESL helped me with my English and now I can speak, write, and read more.
And I made new friends at Metro North that I can speak English with.

Yelena

About me

Metro North is a very good place for adult students to learn how to write and read in English. The best part for students is to graduate, get a diploma or GED to move on with your plan. It would change student life if they graduate. This school has good helpful teachers who always are there to help. Every class teacher gives a good example to help me understand English better. Thank you very much for all the teachers.

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Yer

About me

My name is Kadra Hussein and I am from Addis Ababa. It is the capital city of Oromia. In my country I was a business worker. I have a good life and I speak Oromo /Amharic in my country. I came to Minnesota on June 30, 2005. When I came here I did not speak English and I did not drive a car. I was very confused. Now I am better and I drive a car. I am very happy. Thanks very much, Metro North ESL class.

About me

I would like to tell you where I came from. My name is Ka and I came from Thailand. In Thailand I lived in a small village in the Mideast. I lived in Thailand but my language is Hmong.
When I lived in Thailand my job was to make Hmong clothes. I come to the United States because I’m a refugee. My time here is for learning English. I need to learn English to help me do anything like I do when lived in Thailand.
I like this school because it’s helping me to learn everything in America. In Thailand I never went to school. Here I go everyday. It makes me feel better then that time. Surely I hope my English will get better and better.

About me

I am Abuya Obo. I am from Ethiopia. I worked at the office as an office assistant. I speak Anyuak and Amaric languages.
I moved to Minnesota because my husband was here before me. I like Minnesota because I do not know about another state. I just stayed only in Minnesota.
When I was in my country I did not drive a car and there is nothing to drive. Everybody walks by foot. Driving the car is something new and good for me
I want to attend school and learn something and getting better. Studying English is good for everything in the U.S.A. It is good for communication and to know more words, reading, writing and speaking. The school helped a lot. I learn different English pronunciation and more.

About me

My name is Andrei. I’m from Belarus. My family is very happy because we won our Green Card and we moved to USA. Why Minnesota? Because my family and I like this state and my wife’s sister is living here. I want to learn English very well and Metro North is helping me.

I'm from Mexico

I speak Spanish. I worked as a sales rep in my country and I studied in university. I came to visit my friend in the U.S. and I met my husband. We got married and we have a son. I want to learn good English, writing and read everything and find a good job. I wish to visit my family soon. I like Minnesota, but it is very cold.
I come to this school because they have daycare. I hope to get my GED soon. Maybe one day I can go back to Mexico and find a good job there.
I have many special things here I love this place, the people and all the opportunities. I love America.

Alejandra

I am from Moldova

My name is Natalia. I am from Chishnau, Moldova. My family and I came to the U.S. six months ago because my husband’s parents live here. In Moldova I was a teacher in my church.
I know Russian languages well, and Ukrainian and Moldavian 50/50. In Minnesota I like lakes, parks and river which are the same as in my country.
In Minnesota I learned how to drive a car that was new for me. My plan for the next five years is first of all to improve English, then go to college and get a job. I would like that my kids go to college, too.
My friends told me about this school. Here my English became better because I practice conversation with people from different counties. I think that this school will help me learn English and is important for me.

Iryna

My name is Iryna Karanikha. I am from Belarus. I have lived in the U.S. for one year. I moved to the U.S. in hope of finding better life for myself and my sons. I come to Minnesota because my brother lives here. I like Minnesota’s weather, beautiful nature and friendly people. I was very blessed in this country with a good doctor, who helped fix my eyesight. I can see a lot better now. I even can get a driver’s license. It was always my dream to be able to drive a car.
I go to school to learn English. I really want to learn English so that I can go to college and get a very good job. I like this school because the teachers are nice. I like learning to read, write and speak, and also grammar, computer and spelling. I like it all. This school is helping me reach my goals of learning English and having better life in this wonderful country.

I am Arabic

I am Zaman. I am from Middle East [ Iraq , Bagdad ] I came to the United states in January 2008 to Chicago. Then I moved to Minnesota because I am Arabic Chicago is busy and my husband could not find a Job, Here he got a good job. I like Minnesota! Summer is very nice and I live near Mississippi River. I have four kids .They likey school so much I hope all them go to college in the future . I hope I get citizenship for myself and my family. I want to learn English I wish to talk quicky and correctly . This is my dream in America. I hope to achieve it with your help.